Here’s an organic pet bed for dogs and cats, sold in the USA at Only Natural Pet
Question from Kimberley
Hi Debra,
I have just came across your website and love all your reviews and info on non toxic products!
I am specifically looking for an all natural dog bed for my new puppy and wondered if you had any UK supplier suggestions? I noticed you offered a US company, but I would love to find one closer to home. I’m also happy to do a DIY dog bed if you have any suggestions on this?
I’m not sure you do requests like this, but I thought I’d give it a go on the off chance.
Thanks so much for your time.
Debra’s Answer
I love the UK and would be happy to come there and find all your nontoxic products, but at the moment mu knowledge is limited to the USA.
But since you are willing to make your own, here are my suggestions.
A pet bed is basically a big pillow that you fill with something. So to make a natural pet bed, just use natural materials.
For the cover, choose GOTS certified organic cotton if you can get it. Otherwise any cotton fabric you like that does not have a permanent press finish. Something like a good sturdy canvas would be a good choice.
Here’s a useful post called What Material Is Good to Fill a Dog Bed? . They suggest
- Foam – so I would go with GOLS certified organic latex foam
- Cedar Chips – these smell nice and also repel bugs naturally.
- Old Clothes – my favorite because you can take them out and wash them and wash the cover too and it will be clean, clean, clean.
Take a look at a commercial pet bed made with synthetic materials for design ideas, then make what you like with natural materials.
